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UQU Programs
Civil Engineering

Fluid Mechanics

CE2601
3 hours English

Fluid Mechanics

Fluid Mechanics
ME2134 Dynamics
3 hours No requisites
1 Introduction to fluid mechanics, its application, fluid definition, / dimensions, and units
2 Fluid properties: density, specific weight, specific gravity, viscosity, / surface tension, vapor pressure, bulk modulus of elasticity and ideal gas / law
3 Fluid statics: pressure, pressure variation with elevation, pressure / measurements: barometer, bourdon tube gage, piezometer, / manometer
4 Forces on plane surfaces, forces on curved surfaces
5 Buoyancy & Stability of immersed and floating bodies
6 Fluid kinematics (descriptions of fluid motion, streamlines, path lines, / streak lines, flow types, acceleration). Control volume approach and / continuity equation
7 Fluid dynamics: Euler's Equation - The Bernoulli Equation
8 The energy equation, Hydraulic & Energy grade lines
9 The Momentum equation and its application
1.1 Mapped to: K.1

Demonstrate knowledge of fluid mechanics applications in civil engineering.

Teaching Strategy Through lectures, module notes, tutorials, and coursework.
Assessment Methods Written exams.
1.2 Mapped to: K.1

Acquire knowledge of common instruments used in measuring pressures, velocity and flow rates.

Teaching Strategy Through lectures, module notes, tutorials, and coursework.
Assessment Methods Written exams.
2.1 Mapped to: S.1

Calculate basic fluid properties.

Teaching Strategy Through lectures, module notes, tutorials, and coursework.
Assessment Methods written exams.
2.2 Mapped to: S.1

Determine hydrostatic forces on surfaces.

Teaching Strategy Through lectures, module notes, tutorials, and coursework.
Assessment Methods written exams.
2.3 Mapped to: S.1

Assess stability of floating and submerged bodies.

Teaching Strategy Through lectures, module notes, tutorials, and coursework.
Assessment Methods written exams.
2.4 Mapped to: S.1

Apply the energy equation of moving fluid.

Teaching Strategy Through lectures, module notes, tutorials, and coursework.
Assessment Methods written exams.
2.5 Mapped to: S.1

Apply momentum equations to evaluate forces of moving fluid.

Teaching Strategy Through lectures, module notes, tutorials, and coursework.
Assessment Methods written exams.
2.6 Mapped to: S.2

Perform a series of experiments on fluid properties, hydrostatics forces on surfaces, and impact of a water jet.

Teaching Strategy Lectures / practical works
Assessment Methods Lab works, Written and oral examinations
3.1 Mapped to: V.2

Work as individually and as a team member coordinating a team and communicate in reasonable way, write reports etc.

Teaching Strategy Lectures / practical works
Assessment Methods lab works and reports.
3.2 Mapped to: V.3

Use various resources to search and learn new material related to the subject independently

Teaching Strategy Search in a particular topic
Assessment Methods Reports and oral examination.
Assessment
Weight
Quizzes
10%
Assignments
10%
Mid-Term Exam
25%
Lab reports and exam
15%
Final-Term Exam
40%
Total
100%